As part of the Initiative for Science, Engineering, and Technology, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the establishment of the Hellman Fellowship in Science and Technology Policy for an early-career professional with training in science or engineering who is interested in transitioning to a career in public policy and administration. While in residence, the Hellman Fellow will work with senior scientists and policy experts on critical national and international policy issues related to science, engineering, and technology.  

The focus of the work will be on one or more of the ongoing projects under the Academy's Initiative for Science, Engineering, and Technology to which the Hellman Fellow will contribute substantively. The mission of the Initiative is to examine, in broad terms, how the world of science and technology is evolving, how to help the public understand these changes, and how society can better adapt. The Initiative brings together scientists and public policy experts in a neutral setting, outside of the constraints of the political process.

The overall objectives of the Hellman Fellowship program are as follows:

• To provide a setting and resources for an early-career professional to develop expertise on issues of science, engineering and technology policy;
• To increase the cadre of young science-policy professionals who are engaged in substantive discussion of science and engineering research questions with a broad understanding of their social implications; and
• To increase the scale of Academy projects and studies on science, engineering, and technology.

Fellowship Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area of science or engineering and have some experience or a demonstrated interest in an area related to science and technology policy. Masters degrees may be considered in the fields of engineering and computer science. Strong writing and organizational skills are desired. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or current employees of an academic or professional organization in the United States.

Terms: The appointment is for a one-year term (with the possibility of a one-year renewal) to begin on or about September 1, 2009 at the Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Stipend is competitive and commensurate with experience.

To apply: Application: The deadline for application is December 15, 2008.  To apply, send a cover letter indicating interest in and experience related to one or more of the topics listed below, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of reference to:

By Regular Mail:    

Hellman Fellowship Program                            

American Academy of Arts and Sciences         

136 Irving Street                                              

Cambridge, MA 02138                                   

By Priority Mail or Other Express Services:

Hellman Fellowship Program

American Academy of Arts and Sciences

200 Beacon Street

Somerville, MA 02143

For more information see http://www.amacad.org/hellman.aspx

Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. The Academy's elected members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business, and public affairs. With a current membership of 4,000 American Fellows and 600 Foreign Honorary Members, the Academy has four major goals:

• Promoting service and study through analysis of critical social and intellectual issues and the development of practical policy alternatives; 
• Fostering public engagement and the exchange of ideas with meetings, conferences, and symposia bringing diverse perspectives to the examination of issues of common concern; 
• Mentoring a new generation of scholars and thinkers through the Visiting Scholars Program; and
• Honoring excellence by electing to membership men and women in a broad range of disciplines and professions.

The Academy's main headquarters is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With its geographically diverse membership, it has active programming around the United States and abroad.